Orthostatic Hypotension Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Orthostatic hypotension is:

• A) A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
• B) The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
• C) The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
• D) An abnormally low blood pressure when the person suddenly stands

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism that controls the timing of biological processes and behaviors, aligning them with day-night cycles or other environmental cues.

Waking Consciousness

is the state of awareness that includes thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that occur when we are awake and alert.

One-Third

A fraction that represents a division of something into three equal parts, referring to one part of that division.